Emma Hulme

Emma Hulme is a Principal Associate, based in Weightmans Birmingham office.

Emma is an experienced solicitor who qualified in 2007, with over 20 years’ experience specialising in criminal and regulatory law - including business crime, regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings and professional discipline.

Emma has previously practiced at two national law firms, including 17 years with one.

Emma has extensive experience advising and representing individual professionals and businesses facing investigations and prosecutions brought by regulatory and enforcement bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA), Trading Standards, Police and other regulatory authorities. Her experience encompasses complex and sensitive investigations, including serious workplace incidents, health and safety offences and allegations such as fraud and gross negligence manslaughter.

Emma advises clients throughout the process, from initial investigations and interviews under caution through to enforcement action, prosecution and contested court proceedings.

Emma has considerable experience managing complex cases, analysing evidence, liaising with experts and counsel, advising on legal and reputational risks and developing effective defence strategies.

Emma's experience includes proceedings before the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal, together with representation at inquests and other regulatory hearings.

Emma also has experience in professional regulation and disciplinary proceedings, including representing professionals facing allegations of misconduct before their regulatory bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Her wider regulatory practice includes hearings before the Traffic Commissioner, taxi licensing and road traffic matters.

An accredited Police Station Representative for approximately 20 years, Emma combines strong investigative and litigation experience with practical advice. She particularly enjoys building relationships with clients, navigating complex challenges and achieving constructive, proportionate outcomes.

Experience and notable cases:

Represented a number of Midwives bought before the NMC as part of widescale investigations into midwifery services in Guernsey and Shropshire.

R v Collins - Obtained a nolle prosequi in a fraud matter before the Crown Court.